Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Faribault, MN
Job Purpose
Direct Support Professionals at Harry Meyering Center provide essential care, supervision, and supportive living services to individuals residing in our group homes. They uphold and promote person-centered practices, ensuring each individual’s needs, goals, and preferences are respected and supported. This role involves working a variety of day, evening, or overnight shifts to help maintain consistent, awake coverage and provide a safe, stable, and supportive home environment.
Schedule
Enjoy a flexible schedule with opportunities to work 8–40 hours per week, including every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday), occasional fill-in shifts, and holiday coverage. Shift times vary by location and availability, giving you room to find a rhythm that fits your life.
Location
Faribault, MN
Wage
$17.00 per hour
Evening and Overnight shifts will receive a shift differential of an extra $2.00 per hour when working those shifts.
Perks
- Paid Training
- Competitive Benefits
- Overtime Pay
- Flexible Scheduling
What You'll Do
- Provide direct care for others in an individualized and meaningful way.
- Afford assistance in personal cares.
- Engage in community activities, i.e., bowling, shopping, watching a movie or exercising.
- Complete daily direct care such as bathing, toileting, feeding, and dressing.
- Complete household chores such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
- Maintain HIPAA Compliance in all communications to HMC, whether written or verbal, external and internal.
- Follows all health and safety policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or general education degree.
- Must hold a valid United States driver's license and pass a driving record check conducted by our insurance carrier unless otherwise noted.
- Must pass the MN Department of Human Services Background Study.
- Have off-duty access to an operable telephone.
- Demonstrate maturity to work with individuals served and co-workers.
- Have the ability to understand and follow instructions.
- Have the ability to safely perform essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Prior experience with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
- Meet any other requirements set by licensure rules and regulations or other laws.